Due to the partial government shutdown, the Secretary’s Advisory Committee’s January 30th meeting from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET is cancelled.

The Committee is responsible for making recommendations to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the development and implementation of Healthy People 2030.…

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance hosted an informational webinar about the updated Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans on November 13th, 2018.

Katrina Piercy, PhD, RD, ACSM-CEP and Frances Bevington, MA from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion presented about the updated key guidelines, what’s new, and information about the new Move Your Way campaign.…

December 11, 2018 | 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET | Register Now

Join us on Tuesday, December 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET to learn about using laws and policies as tools to create communities that are supportive and connected environments for older adults. Presenters will discuss policies and services that can help older adults thrive in their homes and communities, including strategies to support and encourage healthy homes and aging in place.…

By Joyce Yu, PharmD, ORISE Fellow; and Clydette Powell, MD, MPH, FAAP, Director, Division of Health Care Quality, ODPHP

On October 31, 2018, the National Clinical Care Commission held its inaugural meeting in person at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, MD. The Commission, a newly established federal advisory committee, is charged to evaluate and make recommendations regarding programs of the U.S.…